Dealing With a Burst Pipe
Dealing with burst water pipes is a huge pain, especially when it’s cold outside. Sometimes even the most careful planning and insulating is no match for Mother Nature. If you hear what sounds like a gurgling brook inside or outside your house once the weather is above freezing, it’s time to jump into action.
Turn Off the Water
Water expands when it freezes, but that isn’t necessarily where the pipe breaks. Just like all things under pressure, when the water warms up, it looks for a weak link in the pipe. The first thing you should do is turn off …